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Japan [THE STYLIST JAPAN]

Launched in 2006 with a single style of button-down shirt, The Stylist Japan has now grown to a fully fledged menswear collection, featuring shirts, suits, accessories, shoes and eyewear. It’s designed by (and named after) Atsushi Okubo, one of Japan’s foremost men’s stylists. Having shown the first full collection for autumn 2009, the third season includes this 100 per cent cotton shirt, khaki trousers and two-button blazer.

Footnote:The Stylist Japan is also expanding its reach with brand collaborations, inc…

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